The Shocking Case of Ed Post: Life Insurance and Murder
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Chapter 1: A Fateful Morning
In June 1986, Ed Post and his spouse Julie were at the Union Station Hotel in New Orleans for a business conference. Early on June 3, Ed woke Julie, prepared a bath for her, and then stepped out for a morning jog. Upon his return, he discovered her lifeless body in the tub, with the towel ring nearby. He swiftly called the authorities and subsequently reached out to his brother, an attorney, to initiate a lawsuit against the hotel.
For nearly three years, Julie’s death was classified as an accident, but a group of diligent investigators suspected foul play, especially considering that Ed had recently increased her life insurance policy to a staggering $500,000.
Section 1.1: The Background of Ed and Julie
Ed and Julie first crossed paths in 1967 at the University of Southern Mississippi. By the end of that year, they were married and had welcomed two children. Ed thrived as a salesman and soon became a partner in his real estate firm, with Julie joining him in the business. Their joint efforts yielded over a million dollars in property sales annually, a significant achievement in 1986.
While attending the real estate conference in New Orleans, Ed not only conversed with the hotel concierge but also made sure to introduce himself to the doorman before heading out for his run.
Subsection 1.1.1: The Discovery
Upon returning to the hotel at approximately 7:40 AM, Ed claimed he found Julie unconscious in the bathtub. He pulled her from the tub and called for an ambulance. At the hospital, she was pronounced dead. Ed immediately contacted his attorney brother, and together they documented the bathroom extensively for their potential lawsuit.
Section 1.2: Unraveling the Mystery
An autopsy revealed no drugs or alcohol in Julie's system, leading to a r